Meaning & use

throbbing

adjective·Everyday

Beating or pulsing with a strong, repeated rhythm, often used to describe pain or a loud, pulsing sound.

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A throbbing headache forced her to lie down in a dark room.

The throbbing bass from the speakers could be felt through the floor.

A note on using this word

Throbbing is common in descriptions of pain, especially headaches and injuries, and in describing loud, rhythmic music or engines.

Words with a similar meaning

pulsingpounding

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Words with an opposite meaning

steady

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